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State of the Industry 2025: Distributors

Distribution: State of Play 2025

Though wary of headwinds, several distributors say their companies are poised for growth this year
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
February 6, 2025

Conversations with several HVACR distribution professionals indicate a cautious optimism for growth in the sector in 2025, though they say the year will not be without its challenges.


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State of the Industry 2025: Contractors

Contractors Optimistic About Challenges Coming in 2025

Refrigerant transition, labor shortage, and shifting consumer behavior among issues to navigate
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
February 6, 2025

2025 is set to usher in a wave of refrigerant regulatory changes and contractors are bracing for what’s promising to be a transformative year.  


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State of the HVAC Industry 2025

The ACHR NEWS has asked experts serving four different HVAC sectors what they’re focusing on right now
February 6, 2025
With the industry already undergoing some major changes early in 2025, ACHR NEWS has reached out to experts across different sectors to see what they’re doing to prepare for the year ahead. Here’s what they had to say.
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Thriving in 2025 & Beyond: Sales Enablement Expansion

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Jameel Francis
February 5, 2025
  • With 77% of Grainger’s $16.7 billion revenue tied to digital sales, HVACR distributors must expand their digital capabilities to thrive in 2025 and beyond.


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    Contracts Awarded for Cutting-Edge Cooling and Heating Technologies

    The DIU selected three innovative solutions to help reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions
    February 5, 2025

    The DIU has awarded contracts to prototype air conditioning and water heating technologies in order to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions. 


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    Decarbonization and Efficiency in 2025: A Roadmap for HVAC Contractors

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    Ben Taylor
    February 5, 2025

    From retrofits to AI-driven automation, the future of decarbonization in the HVAC world is constantly evolving.


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    Man Found Guilty of Running R-22 Ponzi Scheme

    The con lasted for over a decade, defrauding investors of $350,000
    February 4, 2025

    A man who prosecutors said ran a refrigerant-based Ponzi scheme for almost a decade has been sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay a substantial fine. 


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    Service and Maintenance Agreements and the Homeowner

    The right agreements won’t overpromise, and quality of service will be ensured on every call
    Hannah Belloli
    Hannah Belloli-Oster
    February 4, 2025
    Though homeowners might not find service agreements “extremely” or even “very” important, if they were to get one, data showed homeowners would be looking to spend about one hundred dollars a year, and also receive a discount on parts and labor, as well as priority service, in addition to twice a year equipment inspections.
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    Mitigating Risks from Wildfire Smoke: An HVAC Minute Video Update - February 3, 2025

    Mitigating Risks from Wildfire Smoke

    An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 3, 2025
    Hannah Belloli
    Hannah Belloli-Oster
    February 3, 2025
    Addressing wildfire smoke in commercial buildings can help protect building occupants.
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    Resolution Introduced to Roll Back Refrigerant Regulation

    NGA approves attempt to nullify EPA rule on management of HFCs
    The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
    February 3, 2025

    Congressman seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify EPA rule on HFC refrigerant management. 


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